VM 374 - Experimental Personal Filmmaking

Credits: 4
Focuses on the development of the individual filmmaker’s creative capacity in 16mm film. Working across color and B/W film, students create self-portraits, diary films, experimental home movies, and personal essay films. Through screenings, readings, and guest artist lectures, students critically engage with experimental films that reflect on issues of anti-racism, disability justice, feminism, queer activism, and environmentalism from personal experiences and perspectives. To galvanize projects and deepen self-reflection, students are expected to keep a written journal throughout the semester with prompts about identity, relationship dynamics, dream interpretation, and visions for the future.

Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): VM 230
Course Restrictions: Junior standing
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